{
  "id": 15114077,
  "title": "‘Tinubu Must Go’ vs ‘Tinubu Must Stay’: Forces behind campaigns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/tinubu-must-go-vs-tinubu-must-stay-forces-behind-campaigns",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T03:06:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/tinubu-must-go-vs-tinubu-must-stay-forces-behind-campaigns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, two distinct campaigns have emerged, each expressing strong opinions about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's second term. The \"Tinubu Must Go\" movement seeks to mobilize Nigerians against his re-election, while the \"Tinubu Must Stay\" campaign argues for his continued leadership to consolidate economic reforms. These opposing viewpoints have transcended social media and have become more prominent in political gatherings, public statements, and street demonstrations.\n\nThe \"Tinubu Must Go\" movement is credited to human rights lawyer Abba Hikima and activist Hamza Nuhu Dantani. They present it as a non-partisan platform for expressing dissatisfaction with Tinubu's potential second term. The campaign's focus is on economic hardships, insecurity, and rising living costs. The movement gained traction during the June 12, 2026 Democracy Day protests. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the ADC presidential candidate, later endorsed the cause after meeting with Hikima in Abuja. The endorsement ties the movement to opposition efforts leading up to the 2027 election.\n\nIn contrast, the \"Tinubu Must Stay\" campaign is led by Ibrahim Uba, an engineer identified as the national convener. They aim to engage the public and discuss the administration's policies, particularly the economic reforms, infrastructure projects, education financing, and the compressed natural gas program. The movement acknowledges the hardship brought about by subsidy removal and foreign-exchange policies but maintains that the long-term results should be the focus. Despite the industrial challenges, they argue for Tinubu's continued leadership.\n\nThe \"Tinubu Must Stay\" campaign has appointed Marcel Ngogbehei as the director-general of its alliance with the Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration. His previous experience in the Peter Obi support network and Coalition for Peter Obi suggests an effort to broaden the movement's appeal beyond traditional APC supporters. States like Lagos, Abuja, Kano, and Borno have become focal points for the \"Tinubu Must Go\" movement. While the \"Tinubu Must Stay\" campaign promotes Tinubu's achievements, it recognizes the difficulties in subsidy removal and foreign-exchange reforms, emphasizing the need for a long-term view.",
  "summary": "As Nigeria moves towards the 2027 general elections, the rival campaigns of “Tinubu Must Go” and “Tinubu Must Stay” have emerged as competing expressions of public dissatisfaction and political support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While one seeks to mobilise Nigerians against his re-election, the other argues that his administration deserves another term to consolidate […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}